Consider them your go-to headphones, wherever you go. The first in-ear noise cancelling headphones from Bose give you more control over how you listen than ever before, in all kinds of environments. Block the outside world with full-on noise reduction. Or, choose Aware mode and let some of it in—all while keeping your headphones on and your music alive with Bose sound. Wherever your day takes you, QC®20i headphones keep you connected. To the beat of your music, and the pulse of what’s around you.

Lose yourself in your music. Or not so much.

With QC20i headphones, you can enjoy music on the go as never before, with an unprecedented combination of superb sound, advanced noise reduction and in-ear convenience. StayHear+ tips physically block some noise while our Acoustic Noise Cancelling technology electronically reduces most of what’s left. It’s just you and your music, even in noisy environments.

But there are moments when you may not want to be so cut off from your surroundings. Crossing a city street. Waiting for airline gate announcements. This is where Aware mode comes in. Instead of removing your headphones, just press a button, and you’re back in touch with the sounds around you—while your music keeps playing and you still experience some noise reduction.

And your music’s even easier to enjoy when you’re not fussing with your headphones. Proprietary StayHear+ tips create a soft, secure fit with no need to force them into your ears. The mushroom shape spreads contact evenly across the ear for maximum comfort, and forms a gentle seal that contributes to the headphones’ full-spectrum noise reduction.

You’re in control

Controls are all at your fingertips. Use the slider switch on the control module to turn noise cancelling on and off. The 4-button inline remote, customized for iPhone, iPad and iPod models, houses Aware mode and volume buttons. In addition, the call answer/end button also enables music/video functions and voice commands.

Rechargeable battery

The built-in lithium-ion battery (located inside the module) charges in just 2 hours with the included USB cable, and delivers up to 16 hours playing time per charge. A battery indicator light displays power status. And, even if the battery dies your music still plays with performance equal to that of our regular in-ear headphones.

The headphones and cables fit nicely into the carrying case when not in use.

The QC 15s are considered by their maker as “the best Bose around-ear headphones, period.” That is a bold statement from a company that makes critically-acclaimed audio gear and right now you can pick them up from Amazon for just $229, their lowest price ever.

The Bose Quiet Comfort 15 headphones feature a comfortable around-the-ear fit, remote / mic with full compatibility for Apple devices, and an average battery life of 25 hours on two AAA batteries. Perhaps the most important feature of these headphones is the ability to reduce noise across a wide spectrum of frequencies. Bose details how they are able to achieve this:

Within every pair of QC15 headphones, advanced electronics use microphones inside and outside each earcup to sense the sounds around you-and reduce the noise. Proprietary ear cushion technology blocks some of the noise before it even reaches your ears. Together, these Bose innovations add up to a more enjoyable listening experience.

Reviewers tend to agree with Bose that these headphones are amazing, rating them an outstanding 4.5 stars.

The QC 15s are considered by their maker as “the best Bose around-ear headphones, period.” That is a bold statement from a company that makes critically-acclaimed audio gear and right now you can pick them up from Amazon for just $269, their lowest price ever. This deal matches the recent Apple Store promotion but is a bit better thanks to Amazon Prime benefits and potential tax savings at the time of purchase.

The Bose Quiet Comfort 15 headphones feature a comfortable around-the-ear fit, remote / mic with full compatibility for Apple devices, and an average battery life of 25 hours on two AAA batteries. Perhaps the most important feature of these headphones is the ability to reduce noise across a wide spectrum of frequencies. Bose details how they are able to achieve this:

Within every pair of QC15 headphones, advanced electronics use microphones inside and outside each earcup to sense the sounds around you-and reduce the noise. Proprietary ear cushion technology blocks some of the noise before it even reaches your ears. Together, these Bose innovations add up to a more enjoyable listening experience.